The Text _______ Is the Oldest Extant Historical Text in Japan

question 71

Short Answer

The text _______ is the oldest extant historical text in Japan, published in 712 ce.

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Definitions:

Orbicularis Oris

A complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth, controlling movements such as closing and puckering.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek that compresses the cheek against the teeth and aids in chewing.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the orbit of the eye that allows the eyes to close, blink, and squint.

Masseter

The masseter muscle is a facial muscle that plays a key role in mastication (chewing) by elevating the mandible (lower jaw).